The most powerful winter storm of the season in Southern California has prompted evacuation warnings in Los Angeles and surrounding areas due to fears of flash flooding and debris flow from recent wildfires. While the warnings are not enforceable orders, evacuation orders may be issued depending on how the storm develops. Mandatory evacuations have been announced in Trabuco Creek, Bell Canyon, and Hot Springs Canyon in Orange County, with voluntary warnings in Long and Modjeska Canyons. Ventura County has also issued an evacuation warning near the Mountain Fire burn scar areas. The National Weather Service has warned of flash flooding in urban areas, with the highest risk near recent burn scar areas. Flood advisories have been issued for Ventura, Santa Barbara, and Los Angeles counties, with the potential for roadway flooding, rockslides, mudslides, and debris flows. As of Thursday afternoon, 32 million people in California are under flood watches, with heavy rain already falling in Southern California and the Bay Area. Residents are advised to follow instructions from local officials and take necessary precautions to stay safe during the storm.
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